Become an NGA Natural PRO/AM Bodybuilder

The NGA has a mission in the natural bodybuilding and fitness field...YOU, the NGA Natural Athlete!

The NGA has a mission in the bodybuilding and fitness field. Since the inception of our organization in 1979 we have greatly contributed to the many changes for the betterment of athletes. The NGA's crusade Drug-Free Athletes of America is committed to promote only natural (non-steroids) bodybuilding and fitness events.

Besides our mission, the NGA has always and will continue to fight against politics and control of athletes. Control and poor treatment should not be tolerated by any athlete. They should be treated with the respect that they deserve. If an athlete qualifies for a contest, they should be allowed to enter without any prejudice. The NGA only asks athletes to enter drug-free shows from any organization they choose. Athletes should not be asked to pick only one organization. They should be allowed to join as many organizations as they choose. Athletes are free agents.

All NGA sanctioned contests require a minimum of seven (7) years drug-free status and all athletes are tested. Beginning in the year 2000 the NGA instituted the NGA Professional Bodybuilding Division. All professional athletes are tested for seven (7) years drug-free. The NGA does accept professional athletes from other natural organization that we recognize. Please check the NGA By-Laws for the list of organizations that we do recognize. All that is required is proof of your enrollment in an NGA recognized pro organization and purchase an NGA Pro Card.

NGA Category Guidelines

Natural bodybuilders looking to get involved in amateur or professional competitions, the NGA is a prestigious organization that promotes and sanctions "all natural" professional and amateur competititions nationwide and abroad. Detailed competition information is found in our NGA BY-LAWS catalog on our NGA Rules & Regulations page.

New NGA Membership / Renewal

Please visit our NGA-STORE to purchase new NGA amateur or professionals athlete membership, renewal, or replacement card(s).

NGA Membership Benefits

NGA Bodybuilding Show Scedules - Please check our bodybuilding schedules for NGA Amateur Shows (TIERS 1, 2, and 3) and NGA Professional Shows (TIERS 4 and 5).

• A free digital NGANATURALmag magazine is published online. Submit your article to Francine at nga@nationalgym.com to promote your fitness journey to the stage.

• Your personal NGA PRO ATHLETE gallery page on our website and a welcome announcement on our Facebook page with 8,000+ followers plus an announcement in our newsletter with over 10,000 subscribers.

• NGA Seminar schedule to learn how to be your best at your next competition.

• Our NGA Rules & Regulations page has NGA BY-LAWS, links to our on-line posing videos for male and female athletes with 20,000+ views for the women and 40,000+ views for the men!

• Fashionable NGA NATTY apparel for training or casual wear.

• Please visit our NGA Galleries:
JUDGES GALLERY • PROMOTERS GALLERY • PERSONAL TRAINERS GALLERY • PRO ATHLETES GALLERY